The Documentary, Viva La Causa, happened in the 1960s

Be aware of these words/people and the role they played in economics: boycott, strike, labor unions, Bobby Kennedy,César Chávez, and Dolores Huerta.

You will recognize the voice of the narrator; it's George Lopez.

The DVD can be located at this link and lasts about 39 minutes. http://vimeo.com/14859701

Respond to these questions and e-mail them to Mrs. Engle by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22.

1. What is the difference between a boycott and a strike? Which one do you feel played a bigger role in the changes that were made?

2. What role did labor unions play in the DVD? From what you know, how have labor unions.helped/hurt our economy and society?

3. What kind of injustices did the workers hope to undo by going on strike? How did these injustices undermine their humanity?

4. Why did the strikers need help from others? What kids of things did the strikers ask them to do in support of la causa (the cause)?

5. What factors motivated people to get involved in la causa?

6. What did the workers in the DVD gain as a result of the strike and boycott?

7. Explain the role each of these people played in the story: Bobby Kennedy, César Chávez, and Dolores Huerta.